James City County
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Local offices in James City County
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Human services · County office
James City County Department of Social Services
5249 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- Benefit programsApply for or get help with food, medical, cash, and child care benefits.Apply online
- Child and family servicesGet help with child protection, foster care, adoption, and family support.
- Adult protective servicesReport suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older or disabled adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jamescitycountyva.gov
Child support · State office
Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement, Newport News Office
11751 Rock Landing Road, Suite H4, Newport News, VA 23606
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or managing child support services for families in James City County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.virginia.gov
State office
James City County-Williamsburg WIC Clinic
5300 Palmer Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- WIC nutrition programWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Housing help · County office
James City County Housing Division
5249 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the county for help with housing options and housing assistance programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jccvahousing.gov
Public health · State office
Williamsburg-James City County Office, Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts
5300 Palmer Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- Environmental healthGet help with local environmental health services and related public health concerns.
- Vital recordsAsk the local office about in-person vital records services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vdh.virginia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Colonial Behavioral Health
473 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesGet support for mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on colonialbh.org
Older adults · Regional office
Peninsula Agency on Aging
4551 John Tyler Highway, Suite 101, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, care, and other supports.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on paainc.org
Emergency help · County office
James City County Emergency Management
5077 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information and training to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jamescitycountyva.gov
State office
James City County DMV Select, Mounts Bay
101 Mounts Bay Road, Building B, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationHandle vehicle title, registration, plate, and selected permit transactions at this DMV Select.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
State office
James City County DMV Select, Toano
3127 Forge Road, Toano, VA 23168
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationHandle vehicle title, registration, plate, and selected permit transactions at this DMV Select.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.virginia.gov
Library · Regional office
Williamsburg Regional Library
7770 Croaker Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help from library staff.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of James City County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Oakwood Arts
RVA Community Fridges
37 miles from the center of James City County3511 P St, Richmond, VA 23223
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
FREE FOOD 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on rvacommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at Fat Rabbit
RVA Community Fridges
38 miles from the center of James City County2025 Venable St, Richmond, VA 23223
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
FREE FOOD 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on rvacommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Teresa Food Pantry
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
39 miles from the center of James City County154 W Government Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on trinitynorfolk.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at 6PIC
RVA Community Fridges
39 miles from the center of James City County3001 Meadowbridge Rd, Richmond, VA 23222
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
FREE FOOD 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on rvacommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
RVA Community Fridge at 109 W 15th St
RVA Community Fridges
39 miles from the center of James City County109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
FREE FOOD 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on rvacommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Feeding Ministry
3rd Street Bethel A.M.E.
39 miles from the center of James City County614 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every Wednesday
Who can come: People who are food insecure in the Greater Richmond area
Listed on thirdstreetbethel.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve James City County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency
P O Box 515, Norge, VA 23127
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Virginia programs by kind of help
These are run by Virginia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Virginia
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988